Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

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From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

present for the first time to the public

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

issue a decree

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

plural of “enmity” — a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

immediately past

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

for more time

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

plural of “lorgnette” — eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

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From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

easily agitated

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

not any; not one

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

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From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

-ing form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

deliver by singing

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

up to a particular time

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

precisely as stated

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE BRING OUR PEARL TO MARKET I did not hear Margarita sing in opera till the night of her _debut_ in _Faust_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

a Caucasian

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

which person or people

From this reading Sue was there, pallid with excitement, and Tip Elder, who had come over for a much-needed holiday, and Walter Carter, who had been on an errand to Germany, and who had (of all unexpected people!) convinced Madam Bradley that her own hard pride should no longer be forced to regulate her children's enmities, and come to extend the olive-branch to Roger.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not without a secret thrill of pleasure through my disappointment that I acquiesced in her decree; I knew that she would be nervous with me, from my very sympathy with her.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I can see the _Opera_ now--the lights, the jewels, the moustaches, the white shirt-bosoms, the lorgnettes, the fat women with programmes, the great, shrouding curtain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Roger, on the contrary, was allowed to attend the last rehearsals: Margarita honestly wished for his criticism, which she knew from the very fact of his utter aloofness from her professional interests would be perfectly unbiased and sincere.